Robert R. Averill Sr.

November 18, 1941 - May 9, 2022

Averill, Robert R., Sr. (Bob) Merrill, Michigan Bob passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Covenant – Harrison, at the age of 80 years. Robert Roy Averill was born on November 18, 1941, in Saginaw, MI, to the late Ernest and Evelyn (Yax) Averill. He is survived by his children, Beth (Brett) Tuzas, Michelle Averill, Michael Averill, and Bob’s girlfriend’s son, Craig Perry; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his siblings, Ernest (Spike) Averill and Dorothy (Dottie) Jacklin; also several nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Evelyn Averill; his son, Robert Roy Averill Jr.; his siblings, Lavern Averill, Chuck Averill, Evelyn (Babe) Riska, Larry Averill, Denny Lee and Carol Hamilton, and his long-time girlfriend, Cathy Perry. Prior to his retirement, Bob was employed at General Motors. Bob’s hobbies included playing solitaire. In his younger years, he liked going fishing with his brother, Spike. And his favorite thing to do was going to the Casino. Bob’s memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Wakeman Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI. The memorial service will begin at 12:00 noon. Rev. Charles F. Campbell will officiate. Bob will then be laid to rest in Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Memories and sympathies of Bob may be shared with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com